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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,408.15, 372,667.50 and 90,636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,408.15, 372,667.50 and 90,636.55 is: 135,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,408.15 : 372,667.50 = 90,636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,408.15/372,667.50 = 90,636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,408.15x = 372,667.50 × 90,636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,408.15x = 33,777,295,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777,295,565.46/248,408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,974.99

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